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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor pool
On the beach
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean Front Villa

Ocean front home with spectacular unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. Located in the Monterey Dunes Colony in Moss Landing, CA. A gated and private coastal retreat centrally located between Monterey and Santa Cruz. Fully appointed single level home steps from the beach. High vaulted ceilings, a detached two-car garage. Decks to enjoy the ocean views and a fireplace to cozy up to on cool evenings. The Monterey Dunes Colony offers a large swimming pool (not heated), a hot tub, tennis courts, bocce ball, putting green, and volleyball court. Experience beautiful sunsets and opportunity to enjoy the California coastline. (1507 SF).

CLEANING:
When cleaning arrives all windows are opened, sheets cleaned, and all surfaces, couches, chairs, light/lamp switches, door knobs, cabinets, refrigerator handles, garbage can, floors and bathrooms are disinfected with Clorox spray.

Property manager

Daniel Tapia

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Deck
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside is ok

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Tennis on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1550 sq ft (144 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets will incur a $300 fine per the HOA rules.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ocean Front At Monterey Dunes
Ocean Front Villa at Monterey Dunes Castroville
Ocean Front Villa at Monterey Dunes Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Moss Landing, CA

What's nearby

  • Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve - 3 min walk
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - 8 min drive
  • Marina State Beach - 14 min drive
  • California State University Monterey Bay - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Bay - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 20 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phil's Fish Market & Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪I'm Thai Cuisine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Patio Drive-In - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Front Villa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean Front Villa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Villa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Villa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Castroville vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Salinas River State Beach and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve. Island Beach and Moss Landing State Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Ocean Front Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
Great place to just view the beach and to travel to Monterey Bay Aquarium or your favorite place to see or visit. All amenities were available and the place is beautifully decorated. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, well stocked and beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick but wonderful
Even though it was windy cold and rainy, we still had a wondeful stay at this cozy,clean,comfortable home. The hot tub was lovely and the beach beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Stay
Everything was good except the tv situation and selection was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf getaway
Property was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Property
Overall, we had a great stay at this property. We enjoyed long walks on the beach, using the hot tub, and visiting the cute local towns! It is very clean, but a little dated. Overall we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara J., Elk Grove, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This is such a beautiful hidden gem in the Monterey area. Plenty of bedding and towels. Kitchen well stocked. Enjoyed the hot tub. Daniel was an amazing host. We reached out about a few things and he was easily reached and available to help immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation Spot
I stayed at Monterey Dunes almost every summer growing up in the 90s and early 00s, and we love it so much there. I was so excited to come back! This unit is completely updated (new floors, kitchen, windows), and is SO beautiful. It was clean with plenty of towels and amenities in the bathrooms. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for cooking. The views just cannot be beat (sunsets from the front room or deck are absolutely amazing). Walks on the beach are quiet and peaceful. The clubhouse is a short walk and has a large heated pool and spa, which my 3 year old daughter LOVED. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Our trip was a lot of fun. You had everything we needed. We were grateful for that. The only problem was that the couch was way too small. Overall a five had a fabulous time. We would love to use this condo again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC Location - just shy of perfection
My wife and I stayed here over the holidays, and overall really enjoyed ourselves. This area is one of our favorites to go visit. The Monterey Peninsula offers so much - great food, stunning coastal scenery and plenty of activities year round; all served up at that west coast pace of life. This property - the location, the quiet neighborhood and the access to the beach are 5 star all day long. The views, the sound of the waves on the beach... All right there and worthy of a sixth star!!! The house itself? Had a couple of opportunities. Nothing that was individually off-putting, but a handful of things that fell below what should have been a five star setup; and I would assume that most is the opportunity of the property management company. When arrived, the cleanliness and readiness for new arrivals was... 3 star. Simple things really: - Coffee maker was COVERED in mold - There wasn't a single wash cloth in the house - One hand towel to share across the bathrooms - The TV remotes were sticky and one was missing the battery cover to it. - General cleanliness was okay. - Half the light bulbs in the house were burnt out. Literally about half - not exaggerating. - Kitchen was lacking a bit in supplies. Nothing serious, but we had to make an extra trip to the store to get a few things extra. - The faucets in the bathroom were missing pieces - Toilet in one of the bathrooms needs a new flapper as it was running all the time. All of these are relatively small things. But when paying nearly $600 a night, you would have expectation of truly hotel basics to be in place. Didn't ruin a trip, but was a bit disappointed with some of these details that were lacking. Again - location was amazing; house, a bit lacking in maintenance. Literally one day and a few hundred bucks at Home Depot and everything is back where it should be. We will come back to this area, but may look elsewhere for a stay first.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

King N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach
We had a fabulous time. Property was amazing! Loved how close the beach was.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful opportunity to stay on the beach
We could walk out to the ocean barefoot and spray the sand from our feet with water when we returned. Need I say more. Definitely on everyone’s bucket list. Yes, PGE had an electrical outtage but these things happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always Wonderful
Monterey Dunes is our most favorite place to spend a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote, but nice house in pretty location
This home turned out to be a nice place for our vacation; it is not particularly close to Monterey or the Carmel area (+25 minute drive), but once you get there, it is a pretty location on Monterey Bay where we were able to see whales spouting and breaching from the back windows. The house was clean and nicely furnished. Only one of the three bedrooms had an en-suite bathroom, the other two share one off the hall. There is a hot tub on the deck, but it was not functioning properly. It's a short drive or fairly long walk to get to the community pool/hot tub. The owner gave good recommendations on dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a fun time at this location. Needs a little love though. Many blinds are broken and we had no paper towels. Made it tricky to cook meals. Beautiful sunsets though!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Allison F.

Great place to gather with family
We had a great stay and enjoyed our time here. Although the unit was somewhat dated, it was clean, bright and comfortable. The hot tub was clean and a great temperature, however, the jets in the were a little weak and wonky. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well supplied. I didn’t realize one of the bedrooms was DIRECTLY adjacent to the kitchen which was unfortunate. There were some issues with WiFi,but the home owner helped to deal with them. One blind in the living room was missing which made it uncomfortably bright when the sun was at a certain angle. The cleaning supplies on the front porch were unsightly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect seaside getaway
We felt an immediate calm upon arriving. From the securely gated entry, to the pristine condition of the home, bliss was immediate. The bedding was plush, and the amenities were top of the line. We loved every inch of this quintessential beach house. My only negative feedback would be the discomfort of the master bed mattress. The other beds were super comfy, and I ended up sleeping with one of my younger daughters, to get a good nights sleep. We will absolutely be returning yearly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing stay!
This was a beautiful property. Couldn’t get a better view of sunsets on the beach! We had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rick J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DIRTY
Did not think I would be doing house cleaning upon arrival. Couch cushions were filthy. Housekeeper knew they were dirty prior to our arrival yet we still had dirty cushions. Counter tops needed to be wiped down they were dirty. Couch had sand under cushions. Fridge had sand inside fridge. Left over toys from previous guest under the couch. Skylights filled with cobwebs. Broken knob in master bath.For $1000 a night it is not worth the money. The owner has had a chance to make things right and has not. Best advice is you can find somewhere much better to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meg A., St. Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent condo on the dunes
We really enjoyed how accessible this place is, because our mom uses a walker. It is easy to get to the boardwalk. It is well-appointed and Daniel is responsive. It is a short drive to Monterey, Carmel and Point Lobos. I kayaked at Moss Landing and saw sea otters, harbor seals, pelicans, cormorants and gulls. It is interesting to see the surrounding agricultural lands. Not great bird-watching from the condo. You need to walk over the dune to see the waves but then you can walk forever on the beach. All in all a very nice vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spot
We had a lovely visit, the location is unbeatable. My toddler loved the pool and beach, and the house is very clean and cozy.

10/10 Excellent

Pooja M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachside property with gorgeous views!
Amazing location! Beautifully decorated, good wifi, gorgeous views, TV linked up for NetFlix/Amazon access. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful getaway
The home was just as described. We brought everything but the kitchen sink from home because of a previous review mentioning that the home is not stocked well. It was unnecessary. We thought the home had everything we needed to cook with. I think if you enjoy doing any of the following then bring board games, cards, bocce balls, tennis racquets, basketball, beach chairs, beach towels, etc., otherwise, everything else is provided for. The views of the ocean in person are just as incredible if not more than they are in the photos. We enjoyed using the community hot tub, heated pool, and bocce ball court. Kids boogie boarded in ocean with wet suits on. There is also a really nice gas BBQ grill on the enclosed patio in front.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Beautiful home with great ocean views just steps from the beach. A very peaceful and relaxing place to take the family, no crowds or traffic! We throughly enjoyed our time here and would love to visit again! :)

10/10 Excellent

Char C., CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay with ocean view
We never left the beach house. A perfect girls’ getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021